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Mung Bean (Moong / Mudga)

Vigna radiata

ମୁଗ (Muga)मूंग (Moong)Mudga
Family
Fabaceae
Origin
Indian subcontinent
Plant Type
Herb
Habitat
Outdoor

About the Plant

Erect annual hairy herb to 60cm; trifoliate ovate leaves, axillary racemes of pale yellow-green pea flowers, and cylindrical hairy brown pods containing nutritious green beans.

Traditional Uses

Convalescent nutrition, hyperlipidemia, and fever recovery

Parts Used

Whole seeds (beans), sprouts

Ayurvedic Properties

  • Rasa: Kashaya, Madhura
  • Guna: Laghu, Ruksha
  • Virya: Sheeta
  • Vipaka: Katu

Health Benefits

  • Easily digested plant protein, reduces postprandial glucose, and convalescent food

Precautions

Safe food; unsprouted or raw beans may cause mild flatulence in sensitive stomachs

Interesting Facts

Ayurveda considers green gram (Moong) as the lightest, most balancing and non-gas-forming pulse